Kettner - Science - 12/2/2016

What We Did Today

Students were given the time to retake the Measurement practical in class today. Students were then asked to answer questions about Mass, volume and density without numbers.

Homework

Make sure that you have completed the worksheet "Mass, Volume and Density without Numbers" in complete sentences. If you were absent or forgot your sheet at home, look under the Science Files section.

Math 6

In Class

4.1 Percents

Homework

Book Test Thurs. 12/8

Vocab due Tues. 12/6

 

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 12/2/2016

What We Did Today

Today, the students worked on organizing their ideas for their character analysis essay using either a four square or an outline.

Rossiter Homework

All students need to have their thesis claim and 3 supporting examples typed and submitted by Sunday on Google Classroom.

Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book

Werber Homework

Read (spend at least 20 min a night) and look for Signposts-record on sticky notes and keep them in your book

Discussion Starters

What is your thesis claim for your essay? What evidence do you have?

Kettner - Science - 12/1/2016

What We Did Today

First, we shared students' examples of physical and chemical changes.  We then did the activity, "Molecules Matter".

Homework

Make sure that you have responses for all of the questions in today's lab.

There will be a retake opportunity starting Friday. If you need some time to practice, plan on coming in at lunch this week. You can also check out the following website to practice with your measurement.  http://www.sciencewithmrjones.com/downloads/units_measurement_and_conversions/online_measurement_practice.pdf

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 12/01/2016

What We Did Today
We continued exploring map projections.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Mercator, Gall-Peters, and Robinson projections.

Howell - ELA/Math - Dec. 1, 2016

ELA: Spelling: 2 Speed Sorts (Written once) Turn In! TEST FRIDAY

        Reading Groups/Sentence Refinement 14/Moby Max Vocabulary

      

Math: Rotating groups:

Homework

ELA: Practice spelling test. Turn in on Friday

Math: no HW

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Math 6

In Class

Inv. 3 quiz

Project intro

Homework

V 4.1

Read over project

Book Test Thurs. 12/8

Vocab due Tues. 12/6

 

Kettner - Science - 11/30/2016

What We Did Today

 We finished correcting WS 1-1 and then completed the notes on the back as a class.

Homework

Make a list of 5 physical changes and 5 chemical changes. You may not use the examples in the textbook or the ones that were given in class. Make sure your chemical changes fit with the 4 clues given in your notes.

There will be a retake opportunity starting Friday. If you need some time to practice, plan on coming in at lunch this week. You can also check out the following website to practice with your measurement.  http://www.sciencewithmrjones.com/downloads/units_measurement_and_conversions/online_measurement_practice.pdf

Rossiter/Werber - ELA - 11/30/2016

Rossiter Homework

2/3 Block: Complete Conclusion for Class Tuck Everlasting Character Essay and submit through Google Classroom

5/6 Block: Complete Conclusion for Class Tuck Everlasting Character Essay and submit through Google Classroom

7/8 Block: Complete Introduction and Conclusion for Class Tuck Everlasting Character Essay and submit through Google Classroom

Werber Homework

ALL Blocks: Read (spend at least 20 min a night)

Discussion Starters

What is four square plus three plus C? (an organizer - formula - for writing)

What is your claim for your essay? What evidence do you have?

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 11/30/2016

What We Did Today
We finished talking about latitude/longitude, and began discussing map projections.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Latitude and climate; degree confluence project; making a map from a globe.

Math 6

In Class

3.5  Story problems with fractions & decimals

Homework

 WS  back of side A

WS Decimals on a number line

Inv 3 Quiz Thurs.

 

Howell - ELA/Math - 11/30/2016

ELA: Spelling: Using any book, find 4 words for each category. Turn in.

        Reading Groups

      

Math: Rotating groups: Finding Averages- Mean, Mode, Median

Homework

ELA: Have someone read your words aloud. On notebook paper, write your words in the correct categories. Turn in on Thursday

Math: no HW

Howell - ELA/Math - 11/29/2016

ELA: Spelling: Sort words according to category 

        Lesson 13 Sentence Refinement

        Reading Groups

        Silent Reading/Learning Ally

Math: Rotating groups

Homework

ELA: Sort and Write your spelling words TWICE. Turn in on Wednesday

Math: no HW

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What We Did Today

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La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 11/29/2016

What We Did Today
We continued talking about latitude and longitude, and discussed how it relates to climate.

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
Polar, tropical, and temperate regions.

Geo-Challenge!
How many times per year does the sun rise and set at the South Pole?

Bonus Video:
Frozen South: 24 hour Sun

Kettner - Science - 11/29/2016

What We Did Today

 Students got back their measuring practical test today. After discussing the results, we corrected "Measuring Density" and WS 1-1.

Homework

There will be a retake opportunity after Wednesday. If you need some time to practice, plan on coming in at lunch this week. You can also check out the following website to practice with your measurement.  http://www.sciencewithmrjones.com/downloads/units_measurement_and_conversions/online_measurement_practice.pdf

Rossiter/Werber - 11/29/2016

What We Are Doing this Week

Tuesday:

Reading: Hour of the Bees -Continued reading Hour of the Bees and discussed the use of parenthesis

Writing: Reviewed literary essay planning and layout, wrote about our character's motivations

Wednesday:

Reading: Continue reading Hour of the Bees and discussing signpost strategies

Writing: Writing a claim for your character analysis essay

Thursday:

Reading: Continue reading Hour of the Bees - discussion and response

Writing: Writing a claim/begin organizing on the four square for your character analysis essay

Friday:

Reading: Continue reading Hour of the Bees  - discussion and response

Writing: Writing a claim/begin organizing on the four square for your character analysis essay

Homework

Read (spend at least 20 min a night)

Character essay due Friday, December 9th. 

We will plan on a four square organizer (must be turned in), and type in class all next week.

Discussion Starters

What is four square plus three plus C? (an organizer - formula - for writing)

What is your claim for your essay? What evidence do you have?

Math 6

In Class

3.4  Comparing Fractions & Decimals

Homework

#77-85 & WS side A

Inv 3 Quiz Thurs.

 

Kettner - Science - 11/28/2016

What We Did Today

 The last few students took the measuring practical test today. We then started watching, "Hunting the Elements". https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ewf0p7BbZns

Homework

Make sure you are up to date on all assignments - check Skyward to make sure you have no missing work. You may notice your practical measuring grades are in. All students will be allowed to retake the quiz - details will be discussed in class.

La Framboise - Individuals & Societies - 11/28/2016

What We Did Today
We discussed the global grid (and played a related game).

Homework
None.

Discussion Starters
The Global Grid; latitude; longitude.

Math 6

In Class

3.4 Fraction to Decimals

Homework

#70-76, 91 & 92

Inv 3 Quiz Thurs.

 

Dixon LRC

Parent signature on Weekly Schedule

Rositter/Werber - 11/28/2016

What We Did Today

Reading: Continued reading Hour of the Bees and discussed the use of an ellipsis

Writing: using the four square organizer and writing out an essay (Winnie essay)

Homework

Read (spend at least 20 min a night)

Discussion Starters

What is four square plus three plus C?

(an organizer - formula - for writing)

Howell - ELA/Math - 11/28/2016

What We Did Today

ELA: Spelling: New spelling words should be written into the planner.

        Lesson 12 Sentence Refinement

        Progress Monitoring

        Silent Reading/Learning Ally

Math: Rotating groups

Homework

ELA: Read for 20 minutes

Math: Moby Max Math: 20 minutes

Discussion Starters

What type of spelling sort do you have this week? Can you think of other words that fit the category?

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